Here are the general topics for the December Exam.
The exam will cover all of the CONCEPTS discussed in class. There may be some unfamiliar terms- but these will not affect the ability to respond to any questions. Use the context of the question and take your time to work out the most appropriate answer.
The Classification System (rules and operation)
The taxa of the Linnaen system
The Domains (Eukaryotes vs Prokaryotes (Archae & Eubacteria))
Characteristics of Living things
Dichotomous keys
Cladograms
Vertebrate classification
Evolution (Remember the process of Natural Selection so that you can explain how 'characteristics' develop, change or disappear)
There will be several graphs to draw... please come prepared with pencils, rulers, erasers etc.
If you have any specific questions please feel free to contact your teacher.
The exam will cover all of the CONCEPTS discussed in class. There may be some unfamiliar terms- but these will not affect the ability to respond to any questions. Use the context of the question and take your time to work out the most appropriate answer.
The Classification System (rules and operation)
The taxa of the Linnaen system
The Domains (Eukaryotes vs Prokaryotes (Archae & Eubacteria))
Characteristics of Living things
Dichotomous keys
Cladograms
Vertebrate classification
Evolution (Remember the process of Natural Selection so that you can explain how 'characteristics' develop, change or disappear)
There will be several graphs to draw... please come prepared with pencils, rulers, erasers etc.
If you have any specific questions please feel free to contact your teacher.